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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 10, 2008 - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 32 4. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll of Elected Officials. All were present. 5. MINUTES A. Minutes of September 22, 2008 - Regular Meeting B. Minutes of October 13, 2008 - Regular Meeting MOTION: Commissioner Solomon moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 22, 2008 and October 13, 2008 as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5 - 0. 6. PRESENTATIONS/COMMENDATIONS A. Casselberry Bike Trail Mr. Gary Warner, of Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin architectural firm, gave an update on the Casselberry Bike Trail. A copy of the presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Commissioner Doerner requested a comparison of per mile expenditures for the Seminole Trail and the Casselberry Bike Trail. Mr. Warner stated that information would be provided at the public workshop scheduled for December 3, 2008 at the Casselberry Senior Center. Commissioner Solomon requested that the issue of safety be addressed at the December 3`d workshop. Mr. Warner stated the issue of safety will be addressed at the workshop, Commissioner Miller requested a cost estimate of per mile cost for the color bike lanes. Mr. Warner stated that information would be provided at the workshop, Vice Mayor Hufford stated the economic value of having a trail should be addressed at the workshop to help ease some concerns citizens may have about the trail. Mayor Glancy stated that the trail will provide aesthetic enhancements that will be beneficial to adjacent property owners. B. Panhandling and Homeless Presentation Police Chief Jim Ruf gave a presentation on panhandling and the homeless situation in Casselberry. A copy of the presentation is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Commissioner Miller, Vice Mayor Hufford and Mayor Glancy encouraged Chief Ruf to develop the strictest ordinance possible legally with respect to panhandling. Commissioner Doerner stated she does not feel panhandling and homeless are not major issues in Casselberry and both issues have dramatically improved over the last several years in Casselberry and Seminole County.